Earth Day Moon Tree Planting (200904220003HQ) by NASA HQ PHOTO is licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0 I have been a part of the art service industry and a museum professional since the late 80’s. Sustainability is not a new topic. I have had discussions at many companies and institutions on the use of wood, foam, and… Continue reading Earth Day and Art World Sustainably: The Importance of Sustainable Art Logistics Solutions
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The Project that is our Life.
Photo by Daria Obymaha on Pexels.com Managing the complexities and demands of life can often feel overwhelming. From balancing personal and professional commitments to juggling numerous tasks and responsibilities, many individuals seek effective strategies to enhance their productivity and achieve their goals. While project management techniques have long been associated with managing business, their principles… Continue reading The Project that is our Life.
What is an art service project manager?
This is the first post in a planned three part series on defining art service project management. Not what it is, but what it should be. I have the unique experience of being an art service project manager on both sides of the art service table. I’ve been the buyer and the seller having bid… Continue reading What is an art service project manager?
Assessing risk for transporting artwork
What do we need to consider when we are shipping artwork? The big four have always been security, risk, expediency, cost and now more museums and art galleries are considering a fifth factor, environmental impact. We need to consider and weigh all the factors to obtain a combined number for overall risk as any one… Continue reading Assessing risk for transporting artwork
To do no harm: risk assessment, art-handling and the road to zero damage
Photo by Anastasia Shuraeva on Pexels.com These notes are from a talk I gave on "Art Handling and Object Care" in NYC on September 30, 2019. Every movement of an object increases risk. We handle art surrounded by risk and the possibility of damage. I have found the best way to protect a collection is… Continue reading To do no harm: risk assessment, art-handling and the road to zero damage
Chuck Agro - Project Management For The Arts 
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